Let Us Sleep (P)

This partner dance is an adaptation of the line dance "Let Me Sleep" by Lorna Mursell.

 

Both partners use the same footwork. Start with couple facing LOD in sweetheart position (man on left, lady on right, left hands joined with lady's left arm outstretched in front of man's chest, man's right arm outstretched behind lady with right hands joined in front of lady's right shoulder).

 

SIDE ROCK, RECOVER, CROSSING SHUFFLE, TURN, TURN, SHUFFLE FORWARD

 

ROCK, RECOVER, 1/2 TURN SHUFFLE, WALK x2 (LADIES TURN x2), FORWARD SHUFFLE

Hands:

On count 3, drop right hands and raise joined left hands as lady passes under.

On count 4, rejoin right hands at waist level in front of couple, and drop left hands.

On count 5, raise joined right hands as lady passes under.

On count 7, rejoin left hands and resume sweetheart position.

 

SKATE X 4, TURN INSIDE & STEP RIGHT, BEHIND, TURN TO LOD & SHUFFLE

Hands:

On count 4, drop left hands.

On count 5, pass joined right hands over lady's head and rejoin left hands at left side of man's waist.

On count 7, drop left hands and pass joined right hands over lady's head.

On count 8, rejoin left hands, returning to sweetheart position.

 

TURN OUTSIDE & STEP LEFT, BEHIND, TURN TO LOD & SHUFFLE, JAZZ BOX, CROSS

 

REPEAT

 

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